How do you solve the differential equation given f''(x)=x^(−3/2), f'(4)=2, f(0)=0?

Freddy Chaney

Freddy Chaney

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2022-09-23

How do you solve the differential equation given f ( x ) = x - 3 2 , f'(4)=2, f(0)=0?

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June Rowland

June Rowland

Beginner2022-09-24Added 6 answers

Given: f ( x ) = x - 3 2 , f ( 4 ) = 2 , and f ( 0 ) = 0
Integrate:
f ( x ) = f ( x ) d x
Please remember the constant:
f ( x ) = - 2 x - 1 2 + C
Evaluate at the given initial condition, 4:
f ( 4 ) = 2 = - 2 ( 4 ) - 1 2 + C
C = 3
Write f'(x) with the value of C:
f ( x ) = 3 - 2 x - 1 2
Integrate:
f ( x ) = f ( x ) d x = 3 - 2 x - 1 2 d x
f ( x ) = 3 x - 4 x + C
The initial condition f(0) = 0 tells us that C = 0:
f ( x ) = 3 x - 4 x

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